Comments on Austin, Texas Becomes First City in Texas to Pass Resolution Supporting Marriage Equality: VIDEOTypePad2012-09-28T11:19:57ZAndy Towlehttp://www.towleroad.com/tag:typepad.com,2003:http://www.towleroad.com/2012/09/austin-texas-becomes-first-city-in-texas-to-pass-resolution-supporting-marriage-equality-video/comments/atom.xml/TJ commented on 'Austin, Texas Becomes First City in Texas to Pass Resolution Supporting Marriage Equality: VIDEO'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef017c37de4c59970b2013-03-18T20:34:50Z2013-03-18T20:34:50ZTJWhen are the Boy Scouts going to Iran?<p>When are the Boy Scouts going to Iran?</p>Mike Cullinan commented on 'Austin, Texas Becomes First City in Texas to Pass Resolution Supporting Marriage Equality: VIDEO'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef017c3249644b970b2012-10-03T02:33:50Z2012-10-03T02:33:50ZMike Cullinan@LiarLiar: "What anti-equality forces will NOT tell you about the election which changed the Texas Constitution to deny marriage equality...<p>@LiarLiar:</p>
<p>&quot;What anti-equality forces will NOT tell you about the election which changed the Texas Constitution to deny marriage equality is that less than 30 percent of eligible voters voted in an off year election. . . .What they fail to tell is that the amendment was passed by approximately 17 percent of eligible voters that were registered at the time.&quot;</p>
<p>Yes, that&#39;s how elections work. They count the votes of those who show up at the polls and vote. The rest miss out.</p>Bob commented on 'Austin, Texas Becomes First City in Texas to Pass Resolution Supporting Marriage Equality: VIDEO'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef017d3c666545970c2012-09-29T17:43:23Z2012-09-29T17:43:23ZBobWhat's next? Should it be equal to marry your own sister? Shouldn't two individuals have the right to love eachother?<p>What&#39;s next? Should it be equal to marry your own sister? Shouldn&#39;t two individuals have the right to love eachother? </p>Stefan commented on 'Austin, Texas Becomes First City in Texas to Pass Resolution Supporting Marriage Equality: VIDEO'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef017ee3d729da970d2012-09-28T19:55:32Z2012-09-28T19:55:32ZStefan@Liarliar: So true. I really hope that the religious organization tax exemption rules get enforced a little more strictly, because...<p>@Liarliar: So true. I really hope that the religious organization tax exemption rules get enforced a little more strictly, because during my time down in TX and OK I saw a lot of violations. Unfortunately few avenues exist to complain about this as a citizen and actually get anywhere. Gay rights groups need to fill school buses with voters and send them to the polls, like many churches do.</p>LiarLiarPantsonfire commented on 'Austin, Texas Becomes First City in Texas to Pass Resolution Supporting Marriage Equality: VIDEO'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef017ee3d703fa970d2012-09-28T19:16:54Z2012-09-28T19:16:54ZLiarLiarPantsonfireWhat anti-equality forces will NOT tell you about the election which changed the Texas Constitution to deny marriage equality is...<p>What anti-equality forces will NOT tell you about the election which changed the Texas Constitution to deny marriage equality is that less than 30 percent of eligible voters voted in an off year election. They will tout the statistic that marriage equality was defeated by a 70 percent margin. What they fail to tell is that the amendment was passed by approximately 17 percent of eligible voters that were registered at the time. They also fail to mention that the anti-crowd was fired up by primarily Baptist preachers violating their tax-exempt status from the pulpits of Texas--there is at least one in every small town, hamlet, and village. Another case of not telling the whole story and manipulating numbers to get them to back up the story of one side of the debate on marriage equality.</p>Graphicjack commented on 'Austin, Texas Becomes First City in Texas to Pass Resolution Supporting Marriage Equality: VIDEO'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef017d3c615a1d970c2012-09-28T18:08:58Z2012-09-28T18:08:58ZGraphicjackMy brother lives in Austin, and I visited it this spring. It's nice and I appreciated the openness of the...<p>My brother lives in Austin, and I visited it this spring. It&#39;s nice and I appreciated the openness of the city, but I still prefer NYC, Chicago or SF. However, it is a great city, and I&#39;ve often heard its only problem is that it&#39;s surrounded by Texas... Lol. Hopefully, the sanity of &quot;Keep it Weird&quot; Austin can spread to the rest of the mess that is Texas.</p>Anthony commented on 'Austin, Texas Becomes First City in Texas to Pass Resolution Supporting Marriage Equality: VIDEO'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef017c3232b515970b2012-09-28T16:27:48Z2012-09-28T16:27:48ZAnthony@Icebloo, unfortunately we have to wait until the demographics in Texas change until we can make an effort to legalize...<p>@Icebloo, unfortunately we have to wait until the demographics in Texas change until we can make an effort to legalize marriage there.</p>Icebloo commented on 'Austin, Texas Becomes First City in Texas to Pass Resolution Supporting Marriage Equality: VIDEO'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef017c323292f9970b2012-09-28T15:56:01Z2012-09-28T15:56:01ZIceblooIt's a great move but it's just symbolic and no politician here will actually go out and do anything to...<p>It&#39;s a great move but it&#39;s just symbolic and no politician here will actually go out and do anything to make this legally happen. It&#39;s just political posturing. </p>Anthony commented on 'Austin, Texas Becomes First City in Texas to Pass Resolution Supporting Marriage Equality: VIDEO'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef017d3c607bc1970c2012-09-28T14:34:38Z2012-09-28T14:34:38ZAnthonyGood. As Texas becomes more and more urbanized and less rural, our cause will only continue to grow.<p>Good. As Texas becomes more and more urbanized and less rural, our cause will only continue to grow. </p>Sully commented on 'Austin, Texas Becomes First City in Texas to Pass Resolution Supporting Marriage Equality: VIDEO'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef017d3c606df7970c2012-09-28T14:22:27Z2012-09-28T14:22:27ZSully2005 was a long time ago. a lot can change in 7 years. i'll bet that if texans voted again,...<p>2005 was a long time ago. a lot can change in 7 years. i&#39;ll bet that if texans voted again, dallas and houston would vote for marriage equality.</p>datlaw commented on 'Austin, Texas Becomes First City in Texas to Pass Resolution Supporting Marriage Equality: VIDEO'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef017c3231f64a970b2012-09-28T13:25:36Z2012-09-28T13:25:36ZdatlawI'm in San Antonio, only 70 miles south. But driving to Austin is like entering another world. Congrats to Austin.<p>I&#39;m in San Antonio, only 70 miles south. But driving to Austin is like entering another world. Congrats to Austin. </p>Brian commented on 'Austin, Texas Becomes First City in Texas to Pass Resolution Supporting Marriage Equality: VIDEO'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef017d3c602b75970c2012-09-28T13:23:41Z2012-09-28T13:23:41ZBrianMoved here 2 months ago. Best city I've been in. Love it!<p>Moved here 2 months ago. Best city I&#39;ve been in. Love it!</p>RONTEX commented on 'Austin, Texas Becomes First City in Texas to Pass Resolution Supporting Marriage Equality: VIDEO'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef017ee3d535a1970d2012-09-28T11:50:59Z2012-09-28T11:50:59ZRONTEXWhile Texas is full of fundies it also has places like Austin slowly making in-roads for gay rights.<p>While Texas is full of fundies it also has places like Austin slowly making in-roads for gay rights. </p>